AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 38 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Apprentice Posts

Qualification: Graduate Apprentice: Full-time 4-year Engineering Degree in the relevant/equivalent stream recognized by AICTE. Diploma Apprentice: Full-time 3-year Engineering Diploma in the relevant/equivalent stream recognized by AICTE. ITI Trade Apprentice: ITI (NCVT) Certificate in the relevant/equivalent trade awarded by DGT, Government of India. Candidates must have passed in 2022 or later

Only Indian Nationals having West Bengal domicile are eligible. Candidates must have passed the qualifying Degree/Diploma/ITI in 2022 or later. Graduate Apprentices must possess a full-time regular Engineering Degree recognized by AICTE. Diploma Apprentices must possess a full-time regular Engineering Diploma recognized by AICTE. ITI Trade Apprentices must possess an ITI (NCVT) Certificate in the relevant trade awarded by DGT. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training, discontinued apprenticeship midway or are undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere with the same qualification level are not eligible. Candidates having one year or more job experience/apprenticeship after acquiring the essential qualification are not eligible. Applications in more than one discipline will be rejected.

18–26 Years (as on 24-08-2026). Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

• Medical Fitness Certificate (Government Medical Officer/Government Undertaking)
• Birth Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Other registration/application documents|Not Mentioned

1. 1Nomination through BOPT/NATS (Graduate/Diploma) or RDAT/NAPS (ITI)
2. 2Provisional selection based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination
3. 3Interview/Document Verification
4. 4Submission of Medical Fitness Certificate
5. 5Final Selection

The notification does not prescribe any written examination. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their qualifying examination marks, followed by interview/document verification and completion of other joining formalities.

The recruitment notification does not specify any separate examination syllabus. Selection is based on the candidate's academic performance in the qualifying examination, followed by interview and document verification as applicable.

Register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal before applying: NATS Portal for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices. Apprenticeship India (NAPS) Portal for ITI Trade Apprentices. Log in to the respective portal after successful registration. Search for the establishment "Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52". Use the establishment code: EWBPNC000002 for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices. E06161900020 for ITI Trade Apprentices. Click on the Apply button available on the establishment page. Complete the online application process through the respective portal. After successful submission, ensure that the confirmation message is displayed. Keep your registration details safe for future communication. Wait for further updates through your registered email ID regarding shortlisting and document verification.

Introduction The Airports Authority of India (AAI), NSCBI Airport, Kolkata has released the AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for engagement of Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices. A total of 38 tentative apprenticeship vacancies have been announced for the 2026–27 apprenticeship training programme at O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52. Eligible candidates possessing the required qualification and West Bengal domicile can apply online from 21 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 through the prescribed apprenticeship portals. Vacancy Overview AAI has announced 38 tentative apprenticeship vacancies distributed across various engineering and technical disciplines. Post Name Vacancies Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Civil) 4 Diploma Apprentice – Engineering (Civil) 5 Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Electrical) 5 Diploma Apprentice – Engineering (Electrical) 6 Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Engineering (Electrical) 2 Graduate Apprentice – Electronics & Communication 3 Diploma Apprentice – Electronics & Tele Communication 3 Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Electronics & Mechanics 2 Graduate Apprentice – IT 4 Graduate Apprentice – Technical 1 Diploma Apprentice – Technical 1 Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) 2 Total 38 (Tentative) The notification states that the number of apprenticeship positions is tentative and may increase or decrease as per organizational requirements. Eligibility Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification before applying. Educational Qualification Graduate Apprentice: Full-time regular 4-year Engineering Degree in the relevant/equivalent discipline recognized by AICTE. Diploma Apprentice: Full-time regular 3-year Engineering Diploma in the relevant/equivalent discipline recognized by AICTE. ITI Trade Apprentice: ITI (NCVT) Certificate in the relevant/equivalent trade awarded by the Directorate General of Training (DGT). Other Eligibility Conditions Applicant must be an Indian National. Candidate must possess West Bengal domicile. The qualifying Degree, Diploma or ITI must have been passed in 2022 or later. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training, discontinued apprenticeship midway or are undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere with the same qualification level are not eligible. Candidates having one year or more apprenticeship or work experience after acquiring the essential qualification are not eligible. Applications for more than one discipline will be rejected. Age Limit Criteria Details Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 26 Years Age Cut-off Date 24 August 2026 Age Relaxation Applicable as per Government of India Guidelines Salary Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to the apprenticeship category. Category Monthly Stipend Graduate Apprentice ₹15,000 Diploma Apprentice ₹12,000 Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Electrical/Electronics & Mechanics ₹10,560 Trade Apprentice (ITI) – COPA ₹9,600 No additional salary details beyond the prescribed stipend have been mentioned in the notification. Selection Process Selection will be carried out through the following stages: Online nomination through the BOPT/NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma) or RDAT/NAPS portal (ITI Trade). Provisional shortlisting based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Interview and document verification for shortlisted candidates. Submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. Final selection and engagement at AAI NSCBI Airport, Kolkata. Application Process Eligible candidates should complete the online application by following these steps: Register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal: NATS Portal for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices. Apprenticeship India (NAPS) Portal for ITI Trade Apprentices. Log in after successful registration. Search for "Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52". Use the prescribed establishment code: EWBPNC000002 for Graduate/Diploma. E06161900020 for ITI Trade. Click the Apply button and complete the online application. Verify that the application has been submitted successfully. Keep a copy of the registration details and monitor the registered email ID for further communication. Important Dates Event Date Online Application Start Date 21 July 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 24 August 2026 Conclusion The AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 38 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Apprentice Posts offers an opportunity for eligible candidates seeking apprenticeship training with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata. Candidates possessing the prescribed Engineering Degree, Engineering Diploma or ITI qualification, along with West Bengal domicile, can submit their applications before 24 August 2026. Selection will be based on academic merit, followed by interview, document verification and medical fitness verification. Interested applicants should carefully review the eligibility conditions, complete registration through the appropriate apprenticeship portal and submit their online application within the prescribed schedule.